Rehabbing Raul Alcantara throwing for Athletics

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(2/21/15) Athletics RHP Raul Alcantara is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery last May.

CSN California's Joe Stiglich reported that Alcantara is throwing from the front of the mound in camp with the Athletics. He plans to continue progressing through his comeback over the next seven weeks, at which point he'll be able to throw batting practice.

Athletics add Raul Alcantara to 40-man roster

Alcantara made 27 starts between Class A Beloit and high Class A Stockton in 2013, going 12-6 with a 3.11 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 124:24 K:BB ratio in 156 1/3 innings. His addition leaves the A's with one open spot on the 40-man roster.